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Friday Forum - Today's topic: The problems with jury selection - Readers have some thoughts on improving the process. - Ready, willing and able -- mostly

May 20, 2005

I would volunteer without pay. I think being called upon to serve for jury duty is probably one of the most important things a person can do to keep our justice system up and running as it should. As our forefathers planned to protect our rights and our freedom, it is up to the people who follow the laws to keep the ones who do not accountable for their actions against our laws.

There have to be people other than me who have been waiting for their number just to be included in the pre-recorded message the evening before, when you are to call to even know if you are to show up. I would just show up if I thought I would get the chance to serve.

Maybe there is a way of paying people what they would miss for a day's work, but as for me I would gladly take their place.